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Ignorance is bliss
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You can be happy when you do not know there are problems around you |
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Ignorance of the law excuses no man
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Not knowing what you did was wrong does not excuse you from suffering the penalty |
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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When someone copies what you do, it means they really admire you or the way you do things |
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It is best to be on the safe side
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Play safe, and be prepared for the worst to happen |
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It takes two to tango
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It takes two individuals to do certain things |
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It's a blessing in disguise
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When an opportunity arrives through a crisis etc. |
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It's better to give than to receive
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Giving is more blessed than receiving |
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It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all
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Do not be afraid to fall in love |
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Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today
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What you early hope for does not seem to be happening |
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
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To progress at anything, you first need to get started |
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Judge not, lest ye be judged
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Do not judge others as you are not perfect yourself, so be merciful in the hope that others will show you mercy one day |
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Keep no more cats than will catch mice
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Do not acquire more than what you need |
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Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer
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Keep track of what your enemies are up to for your own protection |
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Kill not the goose that laid the golden egg
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Do not be so foolish as to destroy the source of your good fortune out of pride, greed, anger etc |
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Kill two birds with one stone
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Complete two tasks with one action |
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Kindness begets kindness
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When you are kind to people, they will be kind to you in return |
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Knowledge is power
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The more you learn, the greater influence you have over others |
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Laugh and grow fat
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Laughter creates a sense of well-being and happiness |
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Laughter is the best medicine
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being cheerful is good for your total well-being |
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Laughter is the shortest distance between two people
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Laughter is the best way to break the ice between strangers or enemies |
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Learn to walk before you run
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Do not rush into things before you are ready |
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Let him who is without sin cast the first stone
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You qualify to judge someone only if you yourself are faultless |
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Let the buyer beware
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Always be aware of what you are getting yourself into |
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Let us go hand in hand, not one before another
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Face problems together in unity, and not alone or in a spirit of enmity |
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Lightning never strikes twice in the same place
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The same misfortune will probably not occur again in the same place or to the same people |
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Like cures like
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People who have been through something are usually able to help others with the same problem |
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Little boys should be seen and not heard
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Children should not interrupt when adults are talking |
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Little by little and bit by bit
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If you persevere at something, you will gradually accomplish it |
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Little enemies and little wounds must not be despised
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Do not ignore people you have angered or hurt, however small the slight or injury, as they can harm you one day if they choose to bear a grudge |
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Little strokes feel great oaks
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Continuous effort, however small the mount, will help you achieve your greatest dreams and ambitions |
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Little things please little minds
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Childish people are thrilled by childish, petty things |
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Live and learn
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Learn as much as you can from life |
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Live and let live
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Get on with your own affairs and let other get on with theirs |
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Long absent, soon forgotten
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If you are away for too long, people may forget you |
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Look after the pence, and the pounds will look after themselves
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Take care of the details and the bigger issues will be solved |
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Look on the bright side
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Be positive |
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